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Courting Flute Sculpture in Indiana Park

In Muncie, Indiana, a seven-foot-tall statue captures a moment of courtship. The sculpture, titled 'Night Song,' shows a young Native American man from the Southern Plains playing a flute to court the woman he loved. It was created by Western artist Joe Beeler and dedicated with the park on December 9, 1998. The base features a bas-relief of animals and the happy couple walking together,…

Source: Atlas Obscura

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A Plastic Mayor Stands Watch in Hollywood, Florida

On a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard, a small walkway tucked between an apartment complex and an optometrist's shop holds an unexpected landmark: a statue of Joseph W. Young, the city's first mayor. But unlike typical bronze or marble memorials, this one appears to be molded from plastic, with shoes that look spray-painted on and a stance that leans back as if battered by strong winds.…

Source: Atlas Obscura

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Wind made visible: glass rods light up London art installation

Amsterdam-based art studio DRIFT has opened Aeolus, a large-scale installation at London's Ladbroke Hall. The work uses hundreds of glass rods paired with hidden lights to reveal the invisible movement of wind. By translating airflow into shifting patterns of light and shadow, the piece turns a natural force into a tangible visual experience. For visitors, it offers a rare chance to see the o…

Source: Euronews